Madeleine Stowe is absolutely great in this show. And in this episode she truly is a force to behold. Victoria Grayson is a most complex character, and she does a wonderful job portraying the love of a mother who is looking out for not only herself, but for her children. All of what I have just said, would give entirely the wrong impression to the uninitiated not watching the show, She is like a black panther sitting there, a cornered black panther warding off an assault on her dignity, but still showing her affection for those that matter to her. The finer nuances, the inwardly groaning, the dismay in the eyes, a facial twitch here and there, weathering impending shame and scandal, it is all very vividly done.
The strength of this show lies in showing the emotions of both sides. While Victoria is at times shown almost as a caricature Evil Queen up there in her balcony tower overlooking Casa Emily, thankfully she is not a cardboard character.
Obviously characters are being written out as their story arcs come to an end. The other Amanda, and Ryan, the lawyer. Both are sure to return...? I don't quite see Amanda living up to what's expected, she's not the type.
Ashley Madekwe has a relatively small part, but has enormous presence. And leggy Crista B. Allen running tearfully up the stairs towards the end, wow, baby!
For all the other times I have posted backhanded compliments in previous reviews, this show lives up to its well-deserved reputation as a contemporary favorite.
The strength of this show lies in showing the emotions of both sides. While Victoria is at times shown almost as a caricature Evil Queen up there in her balcony tower overlooking Casa Emily, thankfully she is not a cardboard character.
Obviously characters are being written out as their story arcs come to an end. The other Amanda, and Ryan, the lawyer. Both are sure to return...? I don't quite see Amanda living up to what's expected, she's not the type.
Ashley Madekwe has a relatively small part, but has enormous presence. And leggy Crista B. Allen running tearfully up the stairs towards the end, wow, baby!
For all the other times I have posted backhanded compliments in previous reviews, this show lives up to its well-deserved reputation as a contemporary favorite.
